Earth's Orbit and Seasons

How long does it take for Earth to complete its orbit around the Sun?

• 1 year

• 24 hours

• 6 months

• 1 month

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Why does the Earth experience different seasons?

• Due to the distance between Earth and the Sun changing

• Because of Earth's tilt and its orbit around the Sun

• Due to Earth's rotation on its axis

• Because of the moon's orbit

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What happens when it's winter in the Northern Hemisphere?

• The North Pole tips toward the Sun

• The North Pole tips away from the Sun

• The Earth is closer to the Sun

• Day and night are about equal in length

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During which seasons are day and night about equal in length?

• Spring

• Winter

• Summer

• Autumn

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What causes summer days to be warmer and longer?

• The Earth stops rotating

• Sunlight strikes more directly and for a longer time

• The North Pole tips away from the Sun

• The Earth is closer to the Sun

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When it's summer in the Northern Hemisphere, what season is it in the Southern Hemisphere?

• Spring

• Autumn

• Summer

• Winter

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What do primary producers (organisms that make their own food) depend on for their survival?

• Sunlight

• Water

• Artificial light

• Moonlight

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What happens to the plants & photosynthesizing producers during winter in terms of photosynthesis?

• They turn bright green because they are doing photosynthesis.

• They are covered in snow

• They remain unchanged

• They do LESS photosynthesis and look dark on the map.

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What month of the year do plants and other producers do the most photosynthesis?

• January

• April

• July

• October

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